Executive/Senior Executive; Human Resource

Nottingham; Semenyih; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham Malaysia invites an HR professional to join as an Executive / Senior Executive, on a two-year contract. You will deliver professional HR support across the employee lifecycle, partnering with managers and staff on onboarding, policies and workforce planning.

You should have a degree in HR or related field, 4–6 years of HR experience, strong English, and solid knowledge of HR processes and MS Office. The role emphasizes compliant, service‑oriented HR delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of HR experience.
• HR generalist experience with knowledge of HR processes and employment practices.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• HR Generalist &Employee Lifecycle: Provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee movements, contract renewals, exits and HR queries.
• Recruitment & Workforce Planning: Support end-to-end recruitment, vacancy approvals, workforce planning and recruitment compliance.
• Employee Relations & HR Advisory: Advise and support managers on employee relations, performance management, grievances, disciplinary matters and HR policies.
• Immigration & HR Compliance: Coordinate employment pass applications and renewals, maintain HR records, and support statutory compliance, reporting and audits.
• HR Policy & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to HR policy reviews, process improvements, HR projects and the implementation of HR initiatives.
• Team & Operational Support: Support team collaboration, cross-cover and effective HR service delivery while managing competing priorities.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment

Employee relations

Employee lifecycle

HR policy knowledge

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

MS Office

HR systems

Education

Degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

The University of Nottingham Malaysia is seeking a motivated and service-oriented HR professional to join our team as an Executive / Senior Executive, on a two-year contract.

The successful candidate will provide professional, responsive and compliant HR support across the employee lifecycle, working closely with managers, employees and HR colleagues on day-to-day HR matters, recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning and HR processes. The role will also contribute to HR projects, process improvements and initiatives to support the effective delivery of HR services across the University.

Job Responsibilities:

• HR Generalist & Employee Lifecycle: Provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee movements, contract renewals, exits and HR queries.


• Recruitment & Workforce Planning: Support end-to-end recruitment, vacancy approvals, workforce planning and recruitment compliance.


• Employee Relations & HR Advisory: Advise and support managers on employee relations, performance management, grievances, disciplinary matters and HR policies.


• Immigration & HR Compliance: Coordinate employment pass applications and renewals, maintain HR records, and support statutory compliance, reporting and audits.


• HR Policy & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to HR policy reviews, process improvements, HR projects and the implementation of HR initiatives.


• Team & Operational Support: Support team collaboration, cross-cover and effective HR service delivery while managing competing priorities.

Job Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.


• Minimum 4 years - 6 years of relevant HR experience.


• HR generalist experience with good knowledge of HR processes, policies and employment practices.


• Good knowledge of HR policies, processes and employment practices.


• Experience in recruitment, employee relations and employee lifecycle processes.


• Good command of written and spoken English.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders at different levels.


• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Good attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.


• Proactive, responsible and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Full details of the employment opportunity can be found on the UNM's Current Vacancies page.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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